- in the direction toward which the wind is blowing: We coasted downwind.
- on or toward the lee side: The lion was running downwind of us and caught our scent.
- moving downwind: a downwind current.
- situated on or toward the lee side: The downwind halyard blew outboard.
- in the same direction towards which the wind is blowing; with the wind from behind
- towards or on the side away from the wind; leeward
